Rani Nolsoe vs Olavur Simonsen
Rani Nolsoe (1956) · Olavur Simonsen (2220)
Rani Nolsoe and Olavur Simonsen have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Nolsoe leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nolsoe | Draws | Simonsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolsoe with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Simonsen with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nolsoe | Draws | Simonsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nolsoe | Draws | Simonsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Rani Nolsoe | Olavur Simonsen | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | ch-FAI |
| Oct 2015 | Rani Nolsoe | Olavur Simonsen | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Jan 2015 | Olavur Simonsen | Rani Nolsoe | 1-0 | Philidor | chT-FAI 1415 |
| Apr 2014 | Olavur Simonsen | Rani Nolsoe | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | ch-FAI |
| Jan 2014 | Olavur Simonsen | Rani Nolsoe | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | chT-FAI 1314 |
| Oct 2013 | Rani Nolsoe | Alavur Simonsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | chT-FAI 1314 |
| Jan 2013 | Olavur Simonsen | Rani Nolsoe | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | chT-FAI 1213 |
| Apr 2007 | Olavur Simonsen | Rani Nolsoe | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | ch-FAI |
| Apr 2000 | Rani Nolsoe | Olavur Simonsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense | ch-FAI |
| Jan 1999 | Olavur Simonsen | Rani Nolsoe | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-FAI |
| Jan 1997 | Olavur Simonsen | Rani Nolsoe | 0-1 | Bird's opening | ch-FAI |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rani Nolsoe and Olavur Simonsen?
In 11 recorded games, Rani Nolsoe has 2 wins, Olavur Simonsen has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Rani Nolsoe and Olavur Simonsen played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Rani Nolsoe and Olavur Simonsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.